The Café

Hello, you beautiful people!

Today my boyfriend and a few of his family members took a trip to Morrisons, which may not seem like the most exciting thing to blog about but seriously, it was the cutest thing ever. Well the cafe was anyway!

We decided seeing as it was lunchtime, we would grab something to eat in this little quaint cafe inside Morrisons. Honestly I didn't expect it too be the best thing ever because if previous experiences with supermarket cafés, they are not great. But this one was so cute! Just look at the decor.. 

The vintage look with the wood and multicoloured chairs are so sweet. I mean, look at those teapots! Even the table signs/numbers are adorable - how could I not share that with you?

Anyhow, of course I ordered a big breakfast! Although I (for some weird reason) didn't feel like eating meat so I only asked for one sausage. It wasn't that pricey either meaning it was definitely worth the money. The boys got burgers that came on rectangular plates and looked pretty gourmet but by the time I asked to get a picture they had been eaten! If we go again I'll try to get a picture - they were definitely instagram'able.  

Doesn't it look delicious!?

Not the longest blog to be honest, something short but definitely sweet! The food was so tasty and the service was brilliant. Something I'm sure not many people would go out of their way to go to but I definitely reccomend it! Let me know if you have ever been, I'd love to here your opinions. 

This is it from me for now, I'll speak to you again soon!
Lots of love,
toesontoastx x 



P.S. Take time to do what makes your heart happy

Feeling Autumnal

Hello, you beautiful people!

Do you not just LOVE this time of year? It's becoming darker in the evenings, as well as chillier and the leaves have fallen and look so so pretty on the ground! Literally autumn is my favourite time of the year. Where slouching around all day on a Sunday in the clothes you woke up in, with a hot chocolate or home made latte in your hands and being snuggled in a big blanket or duvet is totally acceptable! (Even though I do this all year round)

I'm a sucker for a raindrop macro image, ,especially when there is crisp green leaves in the background. Don't you think they look super cool? I sure do. I also love the rain - driving in the rain also makes me feel very autumnal, not that I drive but being in the car with pouring rain is something I enjoy for some reason. But nothing beats a classic movie on the sofa feeling all toasty and warm with the rain hitting against the windows. Love it.

Another thing I adore about autumn is the gorgeous, natural colours. The mixtures of mustard yellows, dark greens, various shades of browns and my most favourite of all.. BURGUNDY! I literally lived in burgundy coloured clothes last autumn, from jeans to t-shirts, jumpers, scarves - the lot! I think it is such a warm colour and when you're out in the chilly weather with flushed cheeks, the burgundy brings out the natural colours of your skin. Even all year round I think it's just a beautiful colour!

Plus, the use of cute lanterns like these are adorable. I actually snapped this picture a a wedding I recently went to, and I have never actually been to an autumn wedding before but I can tell you now it is the prettiest thing ever. All of my favourite things mixed into one beautiful day (although lucky for the bride and groom, it didn't rain). I know lanterns and bits like these can be used all year round, for some odd reason I feel like they are extra cute and vintage looking in this somewhat groggy weather. 

One last thing I love about this time of year is Guy Fawkes Night/firework night. I know many people who do not live in the UK probably won't know what it is but basically some guy tried blowing up the Tower of London many years ago but since his plan did not go to plan, we celebrate it by lighting fireworks and SPARKLERS! 

I feel that Guy Fawkes Night makes autumn official - wrapping up warm at night in your big coats with hats, gloves, scarves and the warmest boots really makes autumn feel real and I love it. Plus the fact that it is my youngest brother's birthday makes it all the more special. The forthcoming few months are the best, especially Christmas which is my number one favourite holiday (I'm sure to do a Christmassy blog post soon) with all of your close family and friends. It's just all too exciting! I cannot wait.

This is it from me for now, I'll speak to you again soon!

Lots of love,

toesontoast

x x 

P.S. Do things with passion, or not at all

TAG

Hello, you beautiful people!

Today I thought I would do something a little different seeing as this is the start of a new blog, so wouldn't it be nice to know just a little bit more about me? Maybe! Maybe not! *laughs to myself* Anyway this are a few questions I found on Zoella's blog that she answered as a TAG.

What is your current fashion obsession? Chelsea boots - they're so comfortable and look great so win-win

What is your current make up obsession? I've recently discovered the art of highlighting my cheekbones and under the eyebrow bone, so I'm definitely obsessed with that

What are you wearing today? A spotted white and black shirt, leggings and frilly socks!

What is your hair like today? I've not long had it cut actually so to me it feels VERY short, but other than that it's just straight, nothing special

Do you nap a lot? Yes - one minute I'll be watching something on the tele and the next, I'll wake up a few hours later having missed what I was watching

Why is today special? It's Saturday which means it's the WEEKEND! 

What would you like to learn to do? I've always wanted to learn sign language

What's for dinner today? Take away.. Naughty..

What are you listening to right now? The boy's screamo music

What is your favourite weather? When I'm out I like it to be hot and sunny but when I'm inside I like it to be cold, maybe even raining/snowing because I love being all snuggled up with a hot chocolate

What's the last thing you bought? Does lunch at sixth form count?

What are your essentials when travelling? Music 100%

What's your style? I have no style, it's literally whatever I throw on in the morning

What is your most challenging goal right now? Finishing my University application and actually getting into Universty

If you could have a house totally paid for, fully furnished anywhere in the world, where would you like it to be? Probably Australia if the house came with an anti-spider guarantee

Favourite vacation/holiday spot? Egypt was by far my favourite holiday

Name the things you cannot live without? My family, cheese strings and my phone

How was your childhood? Eventful to say the least

What would you like to have in your hands right now? An unlimited credit card that I wouldn't have to ever pay back

What would you like to get rid of? Spiders

What are you most excited for? My dinner tonight

If you could go anywhere in the world for the next hour, where would you go? Probably the Maldives, I've always wanted to go there. It looks so pretty!

Which countries have you visited? America - Florida, Spain a few times, France a few times, Egypt and Ethiopia

As said, this is a little different but I hope you guys like it and feel like you know me slightly more than you did before, I enjoy doing things like these.

This is it from me for now, I'll speak to you again soon!

Lots of love,

toesontoast

x x

P.S. Life is short, smile while you still have teeth!

London

Hello, you beautiful people!

Recently I have travelled to London and I thought it would be nice to share this experience with you, as well as having something to look back on to remember this day. Last weekend my boyfriend had a drum show at the Olympia Conference Centre in London, so his mother and I figured that why not take this opportunity to explore London! So we did.

Although I was born in England, London I have only ever been into central London once when I was much younger, is that weird? I don't know. However since moving South it was rare that I went back to London and I haven't ever been a 'tourist' in the country I was born in. 

It was an early wake up call in order to get into London at 9:00 (even though we didn't get there until roughly 10:00) after of course stopping at the services for a McDonald's breakfast! We parked at Kew Gardens where we got a day pass on the train which was relatively cheap compared to what I assumed it to be.

We went from Kew Gardens to Kensington (Olympia) to drop the guys off - my boyfriend, his dad, brother and friends (we went with them to know where to meet them later that evening). Then his mum and I went exploring! We got the train to where we thought was the Harrods stop, not until we reached ground level did we realise we got off at the wrong stop. We asked a local florist stall the directions which were an apparent 'short' walk 'that way'..

On our short 45 minute walk past Hyde Park we saw a few monuments that we didn't plan to, meaning we didn't mind having to walk for so long. 

The Royal Albert Hall was the first, which as you can slightly see was blocked off on one side of the road ready for the Queen the following Sunday due to it being remembrance day. 

The second was this, although I'm not too sure as to what it is (if you know then please comment) but we did find it quite interesting! 

Our journey continued down the same long-ass road, we eventually got to Harrods, and it was AMAZING! Literally, if I could buy everything in the store, I would. It really is incredible, especially the Christmas section - I especially loved the ball balls, they were so delicate and most were glittery and I love glittery things like that.

When leaving Harrods, we were met by a beautiful winter scene with of course they had some reindeer! Along with elves, fake snow (tiny tiny bubbles flying around the air) and much more. 

After Harrods it had past lunchtime so we got back on the train to I think was Leicester Square where we went to Planet Hollywood to eat. I'd never been there before so didn't know what to expect, I was pretty anxious considering how much of a 'picky' water I am. Thankfully the food was delicious and very filling so I had unfortunately no room for dessert. Plus we didn't have to wait very long to be seated or be served our meal so that's a bonus! 

I had flame-grilled chicken breast on a bed of penne pasta with mushrooms, peppers and a creamy sauce - delicious! Along with blackcurrant and lemonade.

After lunch we walked into Trafalgar Square which we discovered was surprisingly close, after asking a policeman the directions "30 seconds that way ladies" WHOOPS. Here we found some floating creatures that we found very entertaining. 

Myself and a floating golden man

Boyfriends mum with a floating Yoda (Star Wars)

In addition to finding these floating men which also included a dementor from the Harry Potter movies, a witch and a few more golden people, we saw a memorial box for the fallen men and women that was really interesting. Every so often air would be pushed from the bottom of the box which made little poppies fly all over the man inside. 

This was in the centre of Trafalgar Square

Whilst in Trafalgar Square we didn't realise how close Buckingham Palace was. Well, I say close - it looks a lot, lot closer than it was to walk! But I guess for someone so important as the Queen, you're going to need a super long red carpet (red road)! 

Imagine living here though - incredible! Plus she was home! 

After spending a while at Buckingham Palace we thought it was time to make out way back to the guys in Kensington, we walked through the courtyard (I think it was called that) and happened to be just on time to see the changing of guards - isn't that just fate? Ha!

I'm sure this guard wanted smile for the camera, at least he looked my way.. Aha. 

On out way back we passed Downing Street as well as spotting a couple of Paddington Bears that had been designed by celebrities in order to raise both awareness and money for the RSPCA. These two were 2 out of 48 because we didn't find anymore.. 

This one was outside Harrods and was designed by Emma Watson 

This one was next to Downing Street and was designed by Stephen Fry 

After getting ridiculously soaked from the torrential rain we reached the Olympia Conference Centre where the drum show was. However they were running late so we waited in a cute little cafe not far from the centre. Once we met up with the guys we got the train back to Kew Gardens where the car was parked and made our way back home, of course stopping at the services for a coffee! 

This is it from me for now, I'll speak to you again soon!

Lots of love,

toesontoast

x x

P.S. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail..

Scary Times!

Hello, you beautiful people!

I am currently at the point in my life where I am having to start applying to Universities which in tern means I need to begin writing my personal statement and decide what pathway I would like to journey down to create the building blocks for the rest of my life - SCARY!

I'm not sure how I feel about Uni, sure I have always wanted to go because I have always known what I want to do career wise, however it is not that simple. All of my life I have dreamt of one job and one job only until just recently when I started questioning myself because honestly, this world is humongous! - and the job opportunities are endless! So deciding on one seems like the hardest decision ever..

In a number of ways I feel ready, ready to take the next step into my future but sometimes I feel like I am not at all ready, and honestly - this scares me. I don't want to grow up, I don't want to live in the 9-5 repetitive world. I want excitement and adventures! I sometimes want to spend my life travelling the world meeting incredible people, making crazy memories and just living, but then I also want that quaint little bubble life where it's just me, my partner and my kids (hopefully). Choosing ONE thing to do with your life seemed like such an easy decision growing up until I actually have to do it. Obviously I wont be travelling the world for the rest of my life (imagine me, or even yourself at 80 odd on a road trip across America - very unlikely ha!) as much fun as that would be, I need to focus and actually think for once.

So yes, I have almost finished my personal statement (it's currently a few hundred words too long.. whoops..) which has been a nightmare to write. I mean, having to sell yourself to a Uni and make yourself sound like the most interesting person in the world without fibbing is insanely difficult! Although I have just about managed to do it. Just.

Also, I have no expectations of Uni whatsoever. I enjoy sixth form and I enjoy learning but I know for sure that going to Uni is a complete different ball game, it's not as laid back as what most sixth forms and colleges are when it comes to doing the work to an extremely high standard as well as handing it in on specific deadlines. Which if I am completely honest with you guys, I am TERRIBLE when it comes to being on time with anything! Literally, if you want me to be somewhere by a certain time, I would encourage you to tell me an earlier time as I am more than likely going to be late!

I guess this all has to change though, like I said, it's scary and I need to get my butt into gear and hopefully find some positivity before the time comes otherwise I'm sure I would regret not making the most of my higher education times - as well as making new friends which is a complete other story that I will enlighten you all on sometime in the future. Anyway, I think it is time for me to complete my application and see what the future brings..

This is it from me for now, I'll speak to you again soon!

Lots of love,

toesontoast

x x

P.S. We fly balloons on this fuel called love <3

Finally...

Hello, you beautiful people!

For many many months, if not years I have pretty much dreamt of beginning a blog/vlog channel online after much inspiration from current bloggers and YouTubers such as Zoella, inthefrow, SprinkleOfGlitter, Tanya Burr, Niomi Smart and many more. So after creating my SECOND blog page, I have plucked up the courage to actually write a post, because it may seem like no big deal but to me, this is actually quite scary!

There is something about blogging and vlogging that I have enjoyed for such a long time now, so much so that I have wanted to try it myself. For a while I tried to come up with a 'theme' for my blog but after a lot of brain boggling I came to the conclusion of just going with the flow. I would much rather have a blog page full of my random rants, raves, loathes and loves with a range of subjects/categories compared to having to stick to a selected theme of beauty for example. (Not that I would be much help to the beauty lovers out there, that is for sure!)

Anyway. I honestly haven't even thought this first blog post out, I just decided that today is the day! I have just began typing and this is what has happened (not much). In actual fact, I did get my laptop out to do some revision for my A-Levels but procrastination has lead me here! I am hoping to do at least one or two blog posts a week depending on how motivated I am seeing as I am probably one of the most lazy people you will come across - as you will soon come to learn. Hence the reason it has taken me SO long to begin blogging. As I already said I haven't got a theme, so some posts may be right up your alley and you'll hopefully (fingers crossed) love, and others you may think a few naughty words because that is more than okay.

This is it from me for now, I'll speak to you again soon!

Lots of love,

toesontoast

x x

P.S. Even if you're little, you can do a lot!